Healthcare Interpreter Certification Training
Welcome to your Healthcare Interpreter Certification Training program! This online platform serves as a valuable resource throughout your learning journey, providing deeper insights and interactive elements to support your comprehension of the course material.
Our curriculum is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in healthcare interpreting and prepare you for the national certification exams offered by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) and the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI).
Note: Enrollment includes the standard $99 language assessment fee.
Here’s what sets our certification course apart:
- Become a Certified Interpreter: Gain the knowledge and skills to excel in healthcare interpreting with our comprehensive curriculum.
- Ethical & Professional: Learn the code of ethics and standards of practice to ensure patient confidentiality and build trust.
- Master Multiple Modes: Confidently navigate consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation interpreting.
- Effective Techniques: Develop successful interpreting techniques for clear and accurate communication.
- Sharpen Your Skills: Enhance your note-taking, listening, and memory to excel in fast-paced environments.
- Break Down Barriers: Identify and overcome communication barriers to ensure smooth interactions.
- Manage with Confidence: Learn strategies for managing the interpreting encounter and fostering a positive experience.
- Culturally Aware: Develop responsiveness to cultural challenges and navigate diverse healthcare settings.
- Professional Excellence: Uphold professionalism and responsibility as a certified healthcare interpreter.
- Self-care & Well-being: Understand and manage vicarious trauma to maintain your mental and emotional well-being.
- Safe Practices: Gain knowledge of universal precautions to prioritize safety in healthcare environments.
- Healthcare Expertise: Navigate the intricacies of the U.S. healthcare system with confidence.
- Stay Compliant: Stay updated on federal and state regulations for healthcare interpreters.
- Medical Terminology Demystified: Master essential healthcare terminology for accurate interpretation.
- Spanish Language Mastery: Develop strong Spanish language proficiency for effective communication.
- Cultural Nuances: Gain insights into Latin American culture and terminology for culturally sensitive interpreting.
- Lifelong Learning: Discover resources and tools to support your ongoing professional development.
- Practice Makes Perfect: Refine your skills through guided practice and role-playing scenarios.
- Empower Your Career: Explore the path of business ownership and build a successful interpreting career.
What awaits you in this program:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare interpreter role: Explore the ethical principles that guide interpreters and delve into the national standards of practice you will encounter in the field.
- Interactive learning format: Enhance your learning experience with engaging visual aids, helpful tips, and self-assessments designed to reinforce your understanding of key concepts.
- Complementary learning resource: This platform seamlessly complements the information covered in your manual, providing a fresh perspective and valuable supplementary materials.
Get ready to embark on a rewarding journey towards becoming a certified healthcare interpreter!
No. This course prepares participants for the national certification exam offered by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) and the National Board of Certified Medical Interpreters (NBCMI). Successfully completing this course is an important step toward certification, but you must pass the respective exam to obtain official certification.
No. This is a hybrid course that includes scheduled weekly online meetings. In addition to these meetings, participants will have videos to view and assignments to complete by set deadlines. This structure ensures a comprehensive learning experience while providing a framework to keep participants on track.
The course includes a comprehensive review of topics covered in the national certification exam. The curriculum is designed to ensure that students are well-prepared for all aspects of the exam. At the end of the course, students will take a mock written exam to simulate the experience of taking the national exam. This helps identify any areas that need further review and boosts confidence in their test-taking abilities.
Features
- Successfully passing the national healthcare interpreter certification exam.
- Healthcare Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Interpreters
- Specific interpreting techniques in healthcare settings
Target audiences
- Individuals seeking to become Certified Healthcare Interpreters.